Recreation/Art Therapist - Per Diem - RTC/CTRS/ATR/ATR-BC

UHS • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Therapeutic Activities Personnel II for the Therapeutic Activities Department. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to join a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you! The Sierra Vista Hospital location, a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, is a full-service mental health facility and a center of support for patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration with a Therapeutic Recreation option OR Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Two years or more of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Hold a current certification: Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC), Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Art Therapist Registered (ATR) and/or Art Therapist Registered and Board Certified (ATR-BC) or be eligible to sit for exam and obtain certification within 1 year of working.
• Successful completion of CPR certification, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), and Verbal De-escalation required within the first 90 days of employment and prior to assisting in the procedures.
• May be required to work overtime and/or flexible hours.

Benefits

• Dynamic people
• Team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Great training program for new grads!
• Rewarding career opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees